McGovern must prove capacity to govern for presidential run
Washington insight argues George McGovern must demonstrate governing ability to win the presidency. It notes Nixon’s image and McGovern’s staff reliance, cites Eagleton controversy and DNC leadership questions, and urges proof of independent decision making to counter the Nixon issue.
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Television limits on convention coverage still misjudge the people
Alan M. Kriegsmann argues TV coverage of the Democratic convention fails to show the people and moments they seek. He cites Jonas Mekas on focusing on faces and voices, warns networks overlook the medium’s strengths, and contrasts TV immediacy with print analysis.
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Television coverage of the Miami convention shows network narcissism
The author argues networks prioritized boring speeches, pointless interviews, and vote forecast accuracy over the message. They accuse stations of counter programming and chasing ratings, reducing viewer immersion and stifling innovation in favor of imitation. The piece cites past TV risks like Show of Shows and All in the Family as contrasts.
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Athens Messenger Front Page Summary
Athens Ohio Friday August 4 1972 issue carried by The Messenger Publishing Company with Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and others listed in staff credits. notable dates and production details appear on the masthead.
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Gordon K. Bush
FIND program aims to aid needy seniors through outreach
The FIND initiative will mail a prepaid postcard to 19 million Social Security recipients inviting them to apply for food stamps meals on wheels and other aid. Led by Arthur S. Flemming the plan seeks to locate elderly individuals unaware of federal or private resources and uses Red Cross volunteers to identify needs and referrals.
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Arthur S. Flemming
White House
Eisenhower
Flemming
Department of Agriculture
Red Cross
Former Premier Asquith Warned U S Debt Will Not Be Cancelled
Fifty years ago former British premier Asquith told taxpayers that the United States would not cancel Britain’s roughly 4.3 billion dollar debt. The piece notes a separate 50 year old item on U S debt policy.
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United States
Hocking River
Coolville
Ferguson
R-Mich
Howard Hughes
Wilbur A. Yauch
Ohio University
University
A Conserva tive View Kilpatrick Finds Joy in Virginia Garden Life
James Kilpatrick writes from Scrabble Virginia about conserving progress in Rappahannock County. He lounges between political deadlines to celebrate organic gardening with his wife and notes abundant produce including squash and peppers. He scoffs at progress and laments population decline while observing local wildlife and a faraway Miami Beach.
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Broad Hollow
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Nureyev
Miami Beach
Cuba policy debated as Castro leans toward Moscow
The Nixon or McGovern era is likely to reexamine Cuba policy amid Fidel Castro's Moscow trip. Comecon membership deepens Soviet control, signaling a more Sovietized Cuba with debt and aid tied to five year plans and Soviet advisers.
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The Messenger Publishing Co. notices rates and address
Athens Ohio newspaper The Messenger lists daily and Sunday single copy prices ten and twenty cents respectively. Delivery by carrier or tube routes offered. Mail rates shown for Ohio West Virginia and rest of U S with weekly and yearly options. Address for subscription and second class matter designation included.
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